85 fiero

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   Hey my first time here and it looks like a great site with lots of helpful info on here. I dont have a fiero yet, Im looking at one and its a 85 fiero with a 2.8v6 4spd. I wanna know if you guys have any info on problem areas to look for before buying, other than the obvious tires,cosmetics and accessories.Any info would be great. THanks

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synn007 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 March 2009 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote synn007 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: 85 fiero Posted: 14 March 2009 at 6:28am
	Hey my first time here and it looks like a great site with lots of helpful info on here. I dont have a fiero yet, Im looking at one and its a 85 fiero with a 2.8v6 4spd. I wanna know if you guys have any info on problem areas to look for before buying, other than the obvious tires,cosmetics and accessories.Any info would be great. THanks

Capt Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039	Post Options Post Reply Quote Capt Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 March 2009 at 11:02am
	The only odd thing to check is listen for a cracked exhaust manifold. It will sound like a tick or old sewing machine sound. If there is a cracked exhaust. The repair could end up being over $1000. 1 in 2 cars that need the exhaust manifold removed end up with a busted stud in the head. When that happens the head has to come off. Which means an entire head job on a motor. Aside from that, you are pretty much fine. Look for rust around the battery box, under the trunk carpet. Give all the wheels a good shake to check for loose ball joints or bearings. Take it for a drive and note how it shifts. Hard to shift is OK that is usually just hyd issue. However if it is easy to shift, but grinds into gear its more a problem with the trans and possible shot synchros. This is more of an issue with the 5spd cars than the 4spd cars.
	Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.